Global Positioning System (GPS) satellites

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:satellite
gptkbp:constellation 24 satellites minimum
gptkbp:coverage global
gptkbp:developed_by gptkb:Department_of_Defense
gptkbp:frequency L1, L2, L5
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Global Positioning System (GPS) satellites
gptkbp:is_critical_for gptkb:disaster_response
gptkb:urban_planning
gptkb:military_operations
gptkb:logistics
gptkb:scientific_research
infrastructure management
environmental monitoring
search and rescue operations
emergency preparedness
transportation safety
gptkbp:is_maintained_by gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:GPS_constellation
navigation systems
gptkbp:is_supported_by ground stations
gptkbp:is_used_in gptkb:civil_aviation
gptkb:smartphone
gptkb:emergency_services
gptkb:drones
agriculture
recreational activities
maritime navigation
surveying
automotive navigation
gptkbp:is_vulnerable_to jamming
spoofing
gptkbp:launch_date February 22, 1978
gptkbp:launched gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:lifespan about 10-15 years
gptkbp:number_in_orbit over 30
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:United_States_government
gptkbp:orbital_altitude approximately 20,200 kilometers
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Earth_observation
gptkbp:performance within a few meters
gptkbp:provides_support_for mapping
timing
geolocation
gptkbp:receives_signals_from ground control stations
gptkbp:services_provided gptkb:military
civilian
gptkbp:transmits_signals time and location data
gptkbp:upgrades modernization programs
gptkbp:used_for gptkb:navigation
gptkbp:uses_atomic_clocks yes
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Titan_IVB
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5